ASCOTRAN® RCX
ASCOTRAN® RCX is an Organic Acid Technology corrosion inhibitor for heat-transfer fluids, antifreezes and glycol or alcohol-type coolants, used in construction, industry or automotive.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
- Surface Protective Additives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Dar-Tech ASCOTRAN
- End Uses
- Coolants
- Features
Environmentally Friendly, Excellent Ferrous or Yellow Metal Protection, Foaming Resistant, Water-based
- Functions
- Corrosion Inhibitor
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 24 months
- Technology
- Fluids & Lubricants
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Pails
- Totes (IBC)
- Labeling Claims
- 2-Ethylhexanoate-free
- Amine-free
- Borax-free
- Molybdate-free
- Nitrite-free
- Phosphate-free
- Silicate-free
- VOC-free
- Benefits
Offers extended, low maintenance, corrosion protection.; Offers reliable protection to a wide range of metals including aluminum, copper, iron and solder alloys.; High performing, even with vulnerable cooling components (thermostats, radiators, water pumps,...).; High temperature aluminum corrosion resistance.; Excellent cavitation protection.; Improved hard water stability (free from any phosphate and silicate).; High resistance to foaming.; Environmentally friendly.; More respectful of human health (free from any borate, nitrite and 2-Ethylhexanoate).; Meets most European and International Standards.
- Standard Packaging
- Plastic pail of 30 kg net.
- Metal drum of 200 kg net.
- IBC of 1000 kg net.
- Pail : 31.5kg
- Drum : 220kg
- IBC : 1060kg
- Storage Condition
Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.; 2 years in its original closed drum, with the storage conditions described above.; No specific condition for transport.
- Blending Instructions
ASCOTRAN® RCX is readily mixable with glycols.; The recommended dosage rate for ASCOTRAN® RCX with MEG or MPG is 8% by weight.; Dyestuffs can be incorporated into the blend to color in accordance with customer requirements.; The final coolant solution can be prepared with minimum 25% of this concentrate diluted into deionized water.
- Chemical Inventories
- DSL (Canada)
- EINECS (EU)
- TSCA (USA)
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Applications
Heat-transfer fluid for geothermal systems.; Heat-transfer fluid for solar panels.; Coolant/antifreeze for industrial machinery.; Flushing fluid of hottest fluid for engine blocks and all cooling systems.
- Fluids and Lubricants Type
- Heat Transfer Fluids
- Fluids and Lubricants End Use
- Coolants
- Fluids and Lubricants Features
- Environmentally Friendly
- Excellent Ferrous or Yellow Metal Protection
- Foaming Resistant
- Water-based
- Fluids and Lubricants Functions
- Corrosion Inhibitor
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH Range (at 20°C) | 9.0 - 9.6 | — | ASTM D1287 |
| Viscosity (at 20°C) | max. 30 | cps | ASTM D2515 |
| Freezing Point | approx. 0 | °C | ASTM D1177 |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical nature | Aqueous blend of organic salts | — |
| Density (at 20°C) | 1.06 - 1.10 | ASTM D1122 |
